Question 7
Map Scale, Distance and DirectionStudy the map of NONSO DISTRICT to answer this question. If the map is reduced by half its original size, what would be the scale of the new map?
- A.1:25,000
- B.1:50,000
- C.1:100,000
- D.1:150,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (1:100,000)
Explanation
Halving the map makes each ground distance half as long on paper, so 1:50,000 becomes 1:100,000.